THE ASHC INTENSIVE
“What an experience being in a room of like-minded people.“
“This is one of the most wonderful things I’ve ever done and one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.”
“One of the things I am taking away from this fantastic weekend is taking up space… I will no longer be fitting into backgrounds making myself smaller.”
“I’ve walked away from this long weekend feeling more inspired & more motivated.”
INTENSIVE DATES:
24th – 26th OCTOBER 2025
“The world is changing—and it’s calling you forward.“
Systems are cracking. Institutions are wobbling. The old ways are collapsing under their own weight.
And amidst it all, you feel it:
A quiet, persistent knowing that it’s your turn.
Not to rise the way they told you.
But to lead in a way that’s deeply, radically true.
You don’t want to be more polished. You want to be more present.
You’re not trying to “fix yourself.” You’re trying to remember who you are.
You don’t need more strategies—you need space to feel the truth of your power.
This is leadership for a new time.
And it can’t be learned in a textbook. It must be embodied. Felt. Lived.
Why Now?
“Many call themselves leaders. But true leadership isn’t claimed—it’s lived.”
We live in a world crowded with voices shouting “follow me.” But real leaders don’t demand attention—they hold presence.
Leadership isn’t a title. It’s a way of being. Many wear the word—few embody its weight.
This is about truth in action. Quiet strength. Integrity felt, not performed.
And right now, more than ever, the world doesn’t need louder voices.
It needs steadier ones. Truer ones. Yours.
If you’ve felt the nudge—the ache, the pull—consider this your sign.
Not to step in perfectly.
But to step in fully.
This intensive is for those who…
✧ Feel the call to lead—but know it can’t look like the old ways you’ve seen before
✧ Hold space for others (as a practitioner, coach, therapist, or creative) and are ready to explore the kind of leadership that begins with being deeply held yourself
✧ Are moving through a personal evolution that’s reshaping how you show up, speak up, and lead
✧ Crave meaningful connection—with land, silence, sound, and others walking a similar path of embodied leadership
✧ Are ready to step into leadership that’s not based on performance or perfection, but presence—graceful, grounded, and unapologetically true to who you are
Over Three Days, You Will…
❥ Reconnect to your body as a source of guidance
❥ Explore leadership through nature, sound, and Nordic Mindfulness™
❥ Engage in tree biofeedback rituals to tap into unseen wisdom
❥ Move, write, breathe, and be witnessed in a sacred space
❥ Leave with a felt sense of how you are here to lead
Listen to what some of our past participants had to say:
THIS YEAR’S AGENDA:
| Day 0 – Setting Your Intention | DAY 1 – Remembering | DAY 2 – Relating | DAY 3 – Rising |
|---|---|---|---|
| We begin with a virtual meetup to prepare for the transformative experience ahead. Led by Madelaine and her expert team, we’re exploring the reasons behind each participant’s presence and refining their mission and objectives. Through engaging activities and discussions, we ensure everyone starts with a clear sense of purpose and direction. | As we kick off our in-person event, Madelaine and her team will guide you into the exploration of transformation. Leadership begins in the body. You’ll ground, listen, and return to your own rhythm. Expect gentle movement, tree rituals, and deep reflection. | On day two, we’ll explore your field of influence—not through control, but connection. Partner practices, voicework, silence, and the unseen field. | On the final day, Madelaine will lead you in integrating and synthesising the lessons learned throughout the intensive. You’ll step into your leadership—defined not by the old world, but by who you truly are. Anointing ritual. Creative visioning. Integration. |
| Virtual Meeting (2 weeks before the physical event) | Lunch + Morning & Afternoon Refreshments Included | Lunch + Morning & Afternoon Refreshments Included | Morning Tea Included |
Times:
Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm approx.
Sunday – 9 am to 1.30 pm
INVESTMENT: $1497.00 (price increase to $1697 on the 1st of August)
What to Expect Inside the Experience- Your Commitment
** This is a sacred, embodied 3-day immersion—not a surface-level weekend. By choosing to step into The Embodied Leader, you are saying YES to presence, depth, and the unknown. You’re affirming your readiness to be fully here—with yourself, with the group, and with what’s unfolding.
Each day begins with a Mindful Morning & Check-In—a space to land, set intention, and root into the day together.
Throughout the three days, you’ll move between stillness and expression, solitude and connection. There will be spacious time to be with the land, sound, and self—and time to be in honest, open circle with others.
You’ll also have the opportunity to witness and participate in live space-holding with Madelaine, where real transformation unfolds in real time. These moments may look like coaching, reflection, or deep energetic holding. You’ll receive if called, and witness what becomes possible when truth is met in a group field.
Come prepared not to perform, but to remember.
To return to yourself.
To step forward—not louder, but clearer.
| DATE: | INVESTMENT: | VENUE: | POINTS: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24- 26th OCTOBER 2025 – CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE UPON COMPLETION | $1,497.00 (price increase to $1697 on the 1st of August) Payment Plan available. | THE CLAN, TERRIGAL, NSW Need accommodation? Contact The Clan, Terrigal for a special discount! | EQUIVALENT TO 25 CPD POINTS OR 25 FACE-TO-FACE TRAINING HOURS FOR ASHC STUDENTS. |
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This is an intimate space—carefully held and intentionally small.
Capacity is limited. Entry is by application only. Book now to secure your spot.
Need Accommodation?
The Clan, Terrigal, have organised a special offer for all Intensive Participants!
Contact them now to book your room! Remember to let them know you are attending the intensive to reserve your room!
THIS 3-DAY INTENSIVE IS FOR YOU IF:
✔︎ You’re an ASHC student or graduate (or from another aligned institution) seeking to deepen your learning through in-person, embodied experience
✔︎ You’re a practitioner, facilitator, coach, creative, or someone who holds space for others, and you’re ready to be held, nourished, and reconnected to your own source
✔︎ You want to experience leadership in a way that feels honest, intuitive, and sustainable
✔︎ You’re craving meaningful connection, inspiration, and reflection among like-hearted professionals in a sacred, grounded space
✔︎ You feel the call to step into a deeper expression of who you are—and how you lead
FACILITATOR
“True leadership blends inner stillness with outer clarity. It’s not about controlling change—it’s about becoming the space where it can unfold.”
Madelaine Vallin is the founder of InteMind International and Principal of the Australian School of Holistic Counselling. A Swedish-born artist, therapist, and guide, she works at the intersection of presence, creativity, and deep transformation. Her leadership isn’t loud—it’s felt. And those who step into her spaces tend to leave changed.
With over a decade of experience spanning mental health, expressive arts, and intuitive leadership, Madelaine is known for her rare capacity to hold depth while making people feel safe enough to show up fully. Her work draws from her original Intemind Method™, integrates the principles of Nordic Mindfulness™, and includes the use of sonic medicine, where she collaborates with nature—composing soundscapes from tree biofeedback and voice—to support emotional and energetic integration.
This isn’t leadership as performance. It’s leadership as presence.
Her approach invites leaders, creatives and practitioners to step into their power by remembering who they already are.
This intensive is held through the Australian School of Holistic Counselling, a space devoted to evolving how we teach, support, and walk alongside those in the healing and creative fields.
Qualifications & Training:
- Holistic Counselling – Master
- Meditation Therapy & Holistic Counselling – Advanced Diploma
- Clinical Hypnotherapy – Diploma
- Creative Arts Facilitator – Diploma
- Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner
- Advanced PSYCH-KⓇ Facilitator
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